Champagne holds its breath until the Saints de Glace (Ice Saints) are safely past (11, 12, 13 May), dreading a spring freeze that might destroy the future harvest’s fruitful buds.
Desuckering removes the non-fruitful buds (suckers or gourmands). Any unwanted growth is removed to optimise sugar concentration and encourage good sap flow.
The Champagne month by monthChampagne wine enjoys international acclaim and is widely considered the most universally recognized symbol of France, with export markets in more than 190 countries. Some 65% of Champagne House production is destined for export.
Champagne House Lallier was founded in 1906 following René Lallier’s marriage into a foremost family of the Champagne nobility. It is located at the heart of the famous village of Aÿ, one of Champagne’s 17 Grand Cru villages, and now seeks to expand its global reach as part of the Italian spirits group Campari.
The Champagne Houses